Andy Hobbs
Council · Richmond
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Policy commitments
Buildings
We all want healthy, affordable, and comfortable homes. These policies will help to lower energy bills, cut pollution, and improve indoor air quality.
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Support electrification of new buildings.
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Incentivize electric heat pumps and air filtration systems.
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Incentivize renewable energy, battery storage, and smart-grid technologies in new and existing buildings to improve energy security.
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Scale up energy retrofits for existing homes, businesses, and public buildings.
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Implement a 'right to cool' bylaw to protect tenants during extreme heat events.
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Climate Justice
Our community is already experiencing the harmful impacts of climate change caused by fossil fuel pollution, and taxpayers are on the hook to upgrade and repair critical infrastructure.
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Enact a moratorium on AI data centres to protect our energy and water resources.
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Pursue available legal options to recover a fair share of the climate costs facing our community from fossil fuel companies and other big polluters.
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Collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in the stewardship of the land, air, and water, and work towards reconciliation.
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Ecosystems
The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat all rely on healthy ecosystems. Nature can also help protect our community from extreme weather by controlling floods, protecting shorelines, and cooling neighbourhoods. Access to nature improves the health and well-being of residents, and supports biodiversity.
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Protect and restore ecosystems, which are essential to human survival, health, and economic well-being.
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Expand and protect tree canopy, parks, and green infrastructure to cool neighbourhoods, clean air, and manage stormwater.
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Prioritize native tree planting in all areas, especially those with low tree cover, higher population densities, and more vulnerable residents.
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Create connected urban greenways for people and wildlife.
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Land Use
We envision vibrant, walkable communities that protect nature and improve food security.
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Build affordable homes near jobs, schools, shops, and transit.
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Upgrade critical infrastructure for heat, fire, flood, and storm resilience.
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Increase food security by supporting local agriculture and community gardens.
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Transport
Connecting neighbourhoods through public transit and active transportation networks will cut pollution, improve public health, and make our communities more affordable (and fun!).
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Deliver reliable, frequent, affordable local transit.
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Advocate to improve regional public transit between communities.
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Expand EV charging infrastructure.
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Watersheds
Climate change, increasing populations, and overconsumption threaten our water security. Healthy watersheds and forests are critical to support clean drinking water, stormwater management, climate resilience, and biodiversity for future generations.
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Implement water conservation plans and educate the public to conserve drinking water.
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Protect and restore watersheds as vital municipal infrastructure.
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Develop and implement a water security plan.
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Zero Waste
Zero waste policies reduce pollution, keep waste out of landfills, build resilient local economies, and safeguard public health by shifting society away from a disposable culture toward a sustainable circular economy.
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Implement zero waste bylaws to divert organic waste and recyclables from disposal.
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Support the development of a circular economy to eliminate waste and improve resilience.
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Implement bylaws to eliminate waste from new buildings, renovation, and demolition projects and to use existing buildings as efficiently as possible.
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Climate action
How have you contributed to climate action in your community through advocacy, past work, advisory committees, volunteer work, and/or reducing your personal carbon footprint?
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Questions for Richmond
Do you support or oppose the Fortis Tilbury LNG expansion?
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Do you prioritize active transportation with investments in walking, rolling, and cycling infrastructure that is safe, connected, easy to navigate, and accessible?
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Do you support acceleration of the City's adoption of the Zero Carbon Step Code?
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Do you support expansion of Richmond's award-winning district energy systems?
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What will you do to increase the number and types of green jobs and career training opportunities in Richmond?
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Campaign contributions
Public records from Elections BC — 60 contributions totalling $43,097.16.
2021 RICHMOND BY-ELECTION
59 contributions · $42,689.18
| Contributor | Date | Amount | Office | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER BODDY | Jan 25, 2021 | $100.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| CHRISTINE BRODIE | May 21, 2021 | $300.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| NELSON CHAN | Apr 15, 2021 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| MICHAEL CHIU | Dec 4, 2020 | $100.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| NEIL CHRYSTAL | Mar 19, 2021 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| ROSSANO DE COTIS | Mar 29, 2021 | $1,239.18 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| AJIT DHALIWAL | Apr 29, 2021 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| ROBERT ETHIER | Apr 20, 2021 | $250.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| ROBIN GLOVER | May 4, 2021 | $100.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| LISA GRECZMIEL | Nov 27, 2021 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| EVELINA HALSEY-BRANDT | May 6, 2021 | $150.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| GREG HALSEY-BRANDT | May 6, 2021 | $150.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| PALWINDER SINGH HAYER | Apr 20, 2021 | $250.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| LYNN HOBBS | Nov 27, 2020 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| TOM HOBBS | Mar 22, 2021 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| KEVIN HOBBS | Dec 29, 2020 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| LYNN HOBBS | Jun 21, 2021 | $700.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| BARRY KAVANAUGH | Mar 23, 2021 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| LYNN KEMPER | Apr 29, 2021 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| SANDY LAU | May 6, 2021 | $600.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| SEAN LAWSON | Mar 17, 2021 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| KEVIN LEUNG | Mar 22, 2021 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| THOMAS LEUNG | Mar 22, 2021 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| PATTI MARTIN | Nov 27, 2020 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| BRUCE MAY | Apr 29, 2021 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| CORY MAY | Apr 29, 2021 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| DAVID MAY | Apr 29, 2021 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| DEREK MAY | Apr 29, 2021 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| HUGH (RANDY) MAY | Apr 29, 2021 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| RICHARD GLEN MAY | Apr 29, 2021 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| ALLEN MAY | Apr 29, 2021 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| DUNCAN (HAP) MAY | Apr 29, 2021 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| BILL MCNULTY | Dec 17, 2020 | $200.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| LINDA MCPHAIL | Dec 4, 2020 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| TERRY MCPHAIL | Dec 4, 2020 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| LINDA MCPHAIL | Mar 31, 2021 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| ROSS MCPHAIL | Apr 12, 2021 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| TERRY MCPHAIL | Mar 31, 2021 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| PATRICIA MILLER | Mar 17, 2021 | $100.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| AMAN PANATCH | Dec 31, 2020 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| CHARN PANATCH | Dec 31, 2020 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| ESHLEEN PANATCH | Dec 31, 2020 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| KUSH PANATCH | Dec 31, 2020 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| SHEILA PEMBERTON | Nov 17, 2020 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| SHEILA PEMBERTON | Jan 13, 2021 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| VINCENT QUAN | Apr 29, 2021 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| GURSHER RANDHAWA | Apr 20, 2021 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| FRASER M ROBERTS | Dec 4, 2020 | $1,000.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| AMIT SANDHU | Mar 3, 2021 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| KULDIP SANDHU | Apr 20, 2021 | $250.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| CHENG QUN SANG | May 31, 2021 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| KATHRYN SAVAGE | Apr 26, 2021 | $500.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| ELLIOT K SMITH | Jan 13, 2021 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| ROD SMITH | Jan 13, 2021 | $100.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| YVONNE TAI | May 6, 2021 | $600.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| JOE THANDI | May 3, 2021 | $100.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| HONG DA WU | May 23, 2021 | $1,200.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| JOHN YAP | May 25, 2021 | $300.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
| JOHN YAP | Jan 25, 2021 | $200.00 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
2018 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS
1 contribution · $407.98
| Contributor | Date | Amount | Office | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN HOBBS | Sep 14, 2018 | $407.98 | COUNCILLOR | RICHMOND |
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